In Indian Society, by the Time of the Gupta Period

question 25

Multiple Choice

In Indian society, by the time of the Gupta period,

• A)the status of women had slightly improved from earlier days.
• B)the status of women had markedly improved from earlier days.
• C)women had clearly become more subservient to men.
• D)only widows enjoyed a privileged position.
• E)married women had significantly more rights than single women.

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